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Discovering Why an Inflammatory Compound Inhibits Cancer
July 18, 2024
In Aging Cell, researchers have published their findings into why the inflammatory factor IL-6 inhibits cancerous tumors when generated inside the cell. IL-6 affects both senescence and cancer proliferation One
Probiotics Have Positive Cognitive Effects in Trial
July 17, 2024
A clinical trial has found that consuming a multi-species probiotic formulation positively impacts mental well-being and improves cognitive functions [1]. Gut-brain crosstalk The gut microbiome is a gathering of microorganisms
Longevity Biotech Fellowship: Road To A Post-Aging Society
July 16, 2024
The Longevity Biotech Fellowship is one of the most interesting longevity-related initiatives in the last couple of years. Co-founded by Mark Hamalainen and Nathan Cheng, both well-known figures in the
Mixed Results in Probiotic Trial Against Inflammaging
July 15, 2024
Researchers publishing in Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins have published the results of a clinical trial on the effects of a probiotic on inflammaging in older people. The gut and systemic
Modified Natural Killer Cells Effective Against Liver Cancer
July 12, 2024
By making NK cells insensitive to tumor-secreted TGF-β, scientists have improved their efficacy against this deadly hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) [1]. Liver cancer and TGF-β Cancer cells, which are supposed to
Sex Differences in the Blood-Brain Barrier and Alzheimer’s
July 11, 2024
Researchers have found that men and women have significant differences in how their brains’ blood vessels change in Alzheimer’s disease. The collapse of the blood-brain barrier This research begins with
Precision Nutrition Improves Life Quality for Older People
July 10, 2024
Researchers compared general nutritional advice to individualized nutritional advice in addition to an app that encourages its users to follow a diet. Elderly overweight and obese people benefited more from
Scientists Eliminate Cancer Using Evolutionary Principles
July 9, 2024
A new study describes a method of genetically modifying a fraction of tumor cells, programming them to self-destruct and take therapy-resistant cells with them [1]. Resisting the resistance Advanced solid
A Molecular Reason Why Exercise Fights Senescence
July 8, 2024
Researchers publishing in Aging have found a molecule linking exercise to the inhibition of cellular senescence, one of the hallmarks of aging. Exercise against senescence We recently reported on a
Novel Drug Suppresses Metastatic Cancer in Mice
July 5, 2024
Scientists have found a small molecule that turns an anti-apoptotic protein into a pro-apoptotic one, protecting against deadly metastases in a mouse model of human triple-negative breast cancer and, potentially,
A New Target for Chronic Lung Diseases
July 4, 2024
Revealing their findings in Aging Cell, researchers have found a new biochemical target for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Smoking is only one cause COPD, which is characterized by bouts
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Associated with Increased Dementia
July 3, 2024
A recent paper in the European Journal of Epidemiology reported that recurrent miscarriage and stillbirths are associated with the occurrence of dementia, but there was insufficient evidence to establish such
Longevity and DeSci Recap – June 2024
July 2, 2024
This summer season is red hot in the world of longevity. Packed with interesting events, investments and new research proposals, the future of longevity is becoming today’s reality. Join us
Four Days of Longevity in Dublin: Conference Highlights
July 2, 2024
The annual Longevity Summit Dublin happened this June, and we are bringing you the highlights. Initiated by Aubrey de Grey and Martin O’Dea in 2022, this conference has earned a
Nicotinamide Riboside Improves Walking in Clinical Trial
July 1, 2024
Researchers publishing in Nature Communications have found that nicotinamide riboside (NR) improves walking distance for people who have peripheral artery disease (PAD) in the legs. When the arms and legs
Discovering Why an Inflammatory Compound Inhibits Cancer
July 18, 2024
In Aging Cell, researchers have published their findings into why the inflammatory factor IL-6 inhibits cancerous tumors when generated inside the cell. IL-6 affects both senescence and cancer proliferation One of the core parts of the SASP is the inflammatory cytokine interleukin 6 (IL-6). While this
Probiotics Have Positive Cognitive Effects in Trial
July 17, 2024
A clinical trial has found that consuming a multi-species probiotic formulation positively impacts mental well-being and improves cognitive functions [1]. Gut-brain crosstalk The gut microbiome is a gathering of microorganisms in the human gut that plays multiple essential functions, from nutrient absorption to immune system modulation
Longevity Biotech Fellowship: Road To A Post-Aging Society
July 16, 2024
The Longevity Biotech Fellowship is one of the most interesting longevity-related initiatives in the last couple of years. Co-founded by Mark Hamalainen and Nathan Cheng, both well-known figures in the longevity field, LBF has been everywhere: presenting at conferences, participating in co-living projects such as Zuzalu
Mixed Results in Probiotic Trial Against Inflammaging
July 15, 2024
Researchers publishing in Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins have published the results of a clinical trial on the effects of a probiotic on inflammaging in older people. The gut and systemic inflammation The researchers begin this paper discussing their target of inflammaging, as this condition has been
Modified Natural Killer Cells Effective Against Liver Cancer
July 12, 2024
By making NK cells insensitive to tumor-secreted TGF-β, scientists have improved their efficacy against this deadly hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) [1]. Liver cancer and TGF-β Cancer cells, which are supposed to be vulnerable to the immune system, develop various defensive mechanisms to avoid detection and decrease immune
Sex Differences in the Blood-Brain Barrier and Alzheimer’s
July 11, 2024
Researchers have found that men and women have significant differences in how their brains’ blood vessels change in Alzheimer’s disease. The collapse of the blood-brain barrier This research begins with a discussion of Alzheimer’s and its two principal symptoms: the well-known plaques that coat the brain,
Precision Nutrition Improves Life Quality for Older People
July 10, 2024
Researchers compared general nutritional advice to individualized nutritional advice in addition to an app that encourages its users to follow a diet. Elderly overweight and obese people benefited more from the individualized approach [1]. One size doesn’t fit all Proper diets can help people stay healthy
Scientists Eliminate Cancer Using Evolutionary Principles
July 9, 2024
A new study describes a method of genetically modifying a fraction of tumor cells, programming them to self-destruct and take therapy-resistant cells with them [1]. Resisting the resistance Advanced solid tumors remain the main challenge for modern oncology. It’s hard to deliver a therapy to all
A Molecular Reason Why Exercise Fights Senescence
July 8, 2024
Researchers publishing in Aging have found a molecule linking exercise to the inhibition of cellular senescence, one of the hallmarks of aging. Exercise against senescence We recently reported on a team of researchers looking to protect against chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by focusing on possible
Novel Drug Suppresses Metastatic Cancer in Mice
July 5, 2024
Scientists have found a small molecule that turns an anti-apoptotic protein into a pro-apoptotic one, protecting against deadly metastases in a mouse model of human triple-negative breast cancer and, potentially, in other cancers [1]. Small but mighty With cutting-edge cancer treatments now including things like antibodies
A New Target for Chronic Lung Diseases
July 4, 2024
Revealing their findings in Aging Cell, researchers have found a new biochemical target for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Smoking is only one cause COPD, which is characterized by bouts of lung problems, has only limited treatments, is progressive and currently incurable, and often occurs in
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Associated with Increased Dementia
July 3, 2024
A recent paper in the European Journal of Epidemiology reported that recurrent miscarriage and stillbirths are associated with the occurrence of dementia, but there was insufficient evidence to establish such a connection between infertility and dementia [1]. Sex-specific differences in dementia risk Dementia affects women more
Longevity and DeSci Recap – June 2024
July 2, 2024
This summer season is red hot in the world of longevity. Packed with interesting events, investments and new research proposals, the future of longevity is becoming today’s reality. Join us as we run through the happenings of June 2024 and what’s been going on in the
Four Days of Longevity in Dublin: Conference Highlights
July 2, 2024
The annual Longevity Summit Dublin happened this June, and we are bringing you the highlights. Initiated by Aubrey de Grey and Martin O’Dea in 2022, this conference has earned a reputation for combining scientific depth with just the right amount of quirkiness over full four days
Nicotinamide Riboside Improves Walking in Clinical Trial
July 1, 2024
Researchers publishing in Nature Communications have found that nicotinamide riboside (NR) improves walking distance for people who have peripheral artery disease (PAD) in the legs. When the arms and legs don’t get enough blood Ischemia, the failure of blood vessels to deliver sufficient oxygen and nutrients,